Page 7 - KUOMagazine January/February 2020 Featuring Sandi Morais

EDITOR

IN CHIEF /

PUBLISHERS

MESSAGE

2020 is the year of #CLARITY in finding my
#PURPOSE #PASSION #MOTIVATION &
#DIRECTION in reverting back to what I know best,
and that is publishing KUOMagazine, but with a Greater
Level of Wellness G.L.O.W. Being a 19 year Breast
Cancer Survivor has taught me that life is too short and
not to sweat the small stuff. Embracing my self-love,
believing in my faith and trusting in GOD, I can do any-
thing. My knowledge is my direction to my journey.

In 2019 there were many challenges and beautiful
moments that I hold close in my heart. There was one
painful moment in 2019 that I am still recovering from
and that is the death of my dear friend Vanburn O'Bryan
Ivey (aka Bryan Ivey) of B2B Marketing, Back To Basics
Radio. Bryan lost his battle to cancer on Sunday, Decem-
ber 22nd, 2019. We were friends for about 11 years.
Bryan inspired me to believe in myself, follow my
dreams and don’t take mess from nobody. He would al-
ways say “I’m watching you sis, keep up the good work
in all that you do in your community. That truly meant a
lot coming from him. Prior to Bryan’s passing, I asked
him if I could grant one last wish what would it be? He
responded by saying “go back to KUOMagazine because
that’s who you are, and will forever be.”

I am happy to say, I followed his advice, I’m back! Another special moment was when I shared that I wanted to
bring my magazine back with my closest friends and they say, “My Sista, You Got This.” Let’s get it started, build
your team and we’ll walk the runway beside you! Now that’s how you start the New Year in 2020!!!! My 2020
clarity of direction is just be true to yourself. Have an open mind. Don't be afraid to step forward to be a leader and
not a follower. Have faith that you can accomplish anything your mind can conceive, because you will achieve. The
mistakes or I would say life lessons, will make you a stronger person. Lord knows I've seen many of those days. We
may not always know where to start, but by taking a moment to reflect on your life experiences, just might lead you
to the right path of clarity.

Today is a good day to remember that God gives us the power to act and change. It is a good day to stop worrying
about whether or not you’re are making progress. Finally, allow me to share this quote with you by George Bernard
Shaw, “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.” So, I’m creating a Greater Level of
Wellness with KUOMagazine and my team of journalists.

Breathing in: Your Power
Breathing Out: Moving through God’s Power for Clarity

Mea Allman, KUOMagazine’s Editor-In-Chief/Publisher
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